Spika Rebrands With A Focus on DesignIn addition to the name change, Spika has redesigned its website and moved to a new URL, http://www.spikamfg.com. The new site makes it easier for potential customers to see examples of Spika's design projects and broadens the focus from the aviation industry to include several other industries in which the company operates.

Here's the GFDA Top 12 for this weekWe will be posting two job openings this week, Director of Lending/Loan Officer, and Loan Portfolio Manager. Please start spreading the word to your colleagues, family and friends!

Montana's tech industry can't afford discriminationAs a technology business advocate and business owner, I simply can't understand why states like North Carolina and Indiana think discriminatory laws are good for business and actually benefit their economies.

Will You Sprint, Stroll or Stumble Into a Career?For today's emerging adults, Dr. Arnett told me, a college degree may be the biggest determinant of whether they launch into a sustaining career, but it is not the only factor that separates the successful from the drifters.

Government Embracing Tomorrow's WorkforceThe common denominator running through these approaches is an openness to considering something new -- new ideas from new people. The leaders in these pages show that adopting that mentality can position their agencies for success.

Overtime Overhaul Has Big Implications for Ad AgenciesAdvertising agencies, whose margins are already thin, have been facing ongoing pressure from clients trying to drive down their fees. Now the agencies may be facing a new financial headache courtesy of the U.S. government.

Wyoming entrepreneurs vie for start-up money"Based on the overwhelming response from the community, we believe there is a growing entrepreneurial climate in Casper," said Joseph Bennick, the Casper-area WTBC director in a statement. "This is only the beginning of exciting things to come."

Education

Is the reliance on out-of-state students a detriment to in-state students in higher education?"We found that the Chancellor's Office does not analyze information about the demographics of admitted and non-admitted applicants. As a result, decision makers do not fully understand admittance patterns or the kinds of students who do and do not choose to attend OUS universities. This information could be helpful for decisions affecting enrollment, student outcomes, and competitiveness."

Online Groceries Becomes Next E-Commerce BattlegroundThe combination of automation and skilled employees make online grocery fulfillment expensive, Mr. Parkinson said. "It's tough to make money on every order. When we see others, we just know they're bleeding cash."